Canadian Automotive News

Only months after Julie Friesen won $25,000 in our January Go Auto contest, Edmonton’s Kayla Pilling is taking home $25,000 of her own thanks to our Upgrade Your Ride giveaway. The contest, which ran from April 4th to May 13th, awarded Kayla with enough money to upgrade her vehicle–a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse–to a brand new 2018 (hence, “Upgrade Your Ride”). However, she’ll take her winnings in cash, and will be able to do anything she wants with it.

For a lot of us, it’s hard to find a car that can accommodate our short heights. You know, a car whose dashboard we can see over, whose pedals we can reach, and whose seat can be raised way up. Fortunately, we put together a list of the best cars for short people to help you find one that fits. Keep reading to find the option that works best for you!

Compact SUVs are pint-sized multi-sport athletes. They carry more people and cargo than cars, get better mileage than big SUVs, and can travel just about anywhere. Here’s a list of our favourite compact SUVs of 2018, and how they compare to their full-size options. Read on to find your favourite!

Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but it’s not without its difficulties – especially if you’re a first-time buyer. Luckily, car manufacturers have created first time buyer programs to help. Keep reading to find out what dealers offer them, and what you need to qualify!

Dashboard warnings aren’t always easy to understand. Nowadays, there’s much more than just the check engine light to worry about. Dashboard warnings are important to know, as they can anticipate breakdowns, and save you from potentially expensive maintenance bills. Scroll through this list of nine symbols and warnings to find the dashboard warnings that are troubling you.

Top-notch performance, smart pricing, and industry-leading safety standards – these are just a few reasons why you should buy a Honda in 2018. Honda has been one of Canada’s best-selling brands for decades, and for good reason, too. Read on to find out what makes them great, and why you should buy a Honda in 2018.

We mainly use our smartphones to look at memes and Google weird questions we’re too embarrassed to ask out loud. That’s not exactly what you could call “smart”. What is smart, though, is downloading one of the many helpful driving apps that can help us find cheap gas, warn us about speed traps, and so much more. Read on to learn about the helpful driving apps you should be using.

The crossover segment has been heating up lately, and it’s easy to understand why. A crossover combines the best of cars and SUVs into one practical, multi-purpose vehicle. What’s more, several of them also class-above cargo space. Here you’ll find the crossovers with the most space. Read on to find your favourite.

Whatever the reason may be, you might not have the time for a lengthy car buying process. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to speed up your car purchase. Keep reading to find out what you can do to get your new wheels fast.

In a class filled with attractive, feature-laden vehicles, the 2018 Mazda3 stands out for its good value and upscale touches. Inside and out, the 2018 Mazda3 is well-designed and nears luxury standards. At the low entry price point of $15,900 (MSRP), sophistication has never been more affordable. Read on to find out why.